The Brief
- Lakeland residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed 550,000-square-foot “Project Swan” data center, citing concerns about noise, water and power consumption, environmental impacts and potential effects on local wildlife.
- Developers have not yet disclosed key details about the project, including its expected energy and water demands, traffic impacts, or site access plans, leaving many community questions unanswered.
- City officials say any proposal would undergo a lengthy review process, with public hearings still months away, while a developer meeting with city staff is scheduled for June 3.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
Compared to the four-million-square-foot data center proposed in Fort Meade, the one proposed in Lakeland is much smaller, though that didn’t matter to the residents who showed up to Monday’s commission meeting to make their voices heard, despite the issue not being on the agenda.
What we know:…